Construction Jobs
Senior Design Engineer | Temporary Works
- Company: NZS Group
- Salary: NZD120,000 - NZD180,000
- Type: Full Time
- Region: International
- Town/City: Auckland or Wellington
- Posted: 16/09/2025
- Listed in: Structural Engineer
- Reference: BH625
Job Description
Ready for a Lifestyle Move to New Zealand!
From world-class mountain biking to vibrant cities and beaches at your doorstep, New Zealand offers a fantastic lifestyle. If you're looking for a fresh start in a country known for its natural beauty, friendly people, and work-life balance, this is your opportunity.
Join a leading New Zealand company that’s driving smarter, safer solutions in temporary works. Temporary Works Consulting (TWC) is the specialist engineering arm of NZS Group - New Zealand’s largest provider of scaffolding, formwork, height access, and event infrastructure. We deliver cutting-edge, safe, and high-quality temporary works across construction, civil infrastructure, and major event arenas.
About the Role
This is a pivotal role at the technical core of the business— leading the delivery of temporary works design and engineering services, mentoring junior engineers, and helping grow the company’s presence.
What’s on Offer
• Attractive remuneration package
• Visa sponsorship through an Accredited Employer.
• Support to achieve Chartered Professional Engineer status and mentorship from a leading industry expert.
• Flexible working—choose between Auckland or Wellington offices.
• A collaborative, innovative and safety-oriented culture.
• National exposure and mobility across the NZS Group network.
What You’ll Bring
• A structural, civil, or mechanical engineering qualification.
• Significant experience designing scaffolding, formwork, propping, and access systems.
• Strong communicator.
• Adept at technical problem-solving.
• Ability to lead under pressure and adapt quickly to changing demands.
• A desire to mentor and grow technical teams.
Get a glimpse of who NZS are, what they do, and what it’s like to be part of the NZS team:
https://youtu.be/DKkZZHlxNfs
We warmly welcome international applicants, particularly from markets with mature temporary works standards.
Don’t wait, apply now - this could be your next adventure!
